Ratcliff Cottage Kangaroo Island

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An outdoor patio with a table and chairs, a large umbrella, and a view of the water.
A stone house with a large porch, a chimney, and a grassy yard.
A bedroom with a large bed, a window with a view of the sea, a painting on the wall, and a bedside lamp.
A pathway leading to a grassy area with two large trees and a view of a body of water.
A living room with a white sofa, dining table, chairs, a fireplace, and a small side table.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • High-speed internet
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Pelican Lagoon, SA
  • Place, Prospect Hill
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Pelican Lagoon Conservation Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Dudley Conservation Park
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kangaroo Island, SA (KGC-Kingscote)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Pelican Lagoon

Located in Pelican Lagoon, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Penneshaw Maritime & Folk Museum and Cawthorne Cottage are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Hope Cottage Museum and Reeves Point Historic Site. Travelling with kids? Consider Clifford's Honey Farm and Kingscote Tidal Pool. Relax and indulge in the area's winery tours, or seek out an adventure with ecotours nearby.
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Pelican Lagoon, SA

What's nearby

  • Prospect Hill - 6 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Pelican Lagoon Conservation Park - 6 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Dudley Conservation Park - 11 min drive - 12.0 km
  • The Oyster Farm Shop - 16 min drive - 19.3 km
  • Buick Point - 16 min drive - 19.3 km

Getting around

  • Kangaroo Island, SA (KGC-Kingscote) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Reflections Restaurant - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Samphire Restaurant - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪The Shed - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪The River Deck Cafe - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪KI Tru Thai - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Ratcliff Cottage Kangaroo Island pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Ratcliff Cottage Kangaroo Island?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Ratcliff Cottage Kangaroo Island?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ratcliff Cottage Kangaroo Island?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Ratcliff Cottage Kangaroo Island located?

This family-friendly Pelican Lagoon cottage is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of Pelican Lagoon Conservation Park, Prospect Hill and Prospect Hill. Penneshaw Maritime & Folk Museum and Dudley Conservation Park are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely little family friendly cottage on the lagoon. Cute tire swing the kids loved.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property is isolated but within quite easy access to shops and other resources. That's its charm.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Character cottage in fabulous setting

Ratcliff was the perfect character filled property to catch up with family and explore Kangaroo Island. Private, well equipped and spotlessly clean we loved the outlook to the lagoon through the huge fig trees. The local mob of kangaroos that joined us for our stay was a highlight. Highly recommend. Thank you Kate for sharing your beautiful home.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved Ratcliff Cottage. Such a beautiful location right on the water. Kitchen has all you could ever need. Comfy beds with quality linen. Open fire was beautiful with lots of wood provided.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great getaway

Great place to stay and relax.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful solitude

Amazing location and a very comfortable house with everything we needed for a full week stay. Very comfortable beds with plenty of blanket and pillow options. Fully equipped kitchen with loads of crockery and utensils; I could have cooked up a storm if I wasn't too busy relaxing. The lagoon was beautiful with something going on all the time. Lots of birds, even a dolphin and the kangaroos also visit the waterside. We hope to be back one day.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved it

The property was exactly what we expected, has everything you need. Saw alot more kangaroos than I thought we'd see. Fantastic. Didn't want to leave. Small issue with a blackout and no internet to check (was worried i'd done something wrong) but was able to contact property manager who was a great help letting us know ETA / went above and beyond keeping us updated. Still had a fireplace working though.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We loved the secluded location and the house. The ideal place to get away and relax. Thank you!

The property was very well presented, the wood fire was ideal for our winter stay. We would highly recommend the property, it will give you a lovely taste of Kangaroo Island.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect family eacape

Loved our relaxing week long stay. The house had everything we needed in a lovely quiet location. We all really enjoyed having a mob of kangaroos right outside the door and all the marine life in the lagoon.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Location location location

Fabulous location with beautiful views and privacy. The kangaroos and large trees out the front made an idyllic place to rest and unwind.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just remote enough

We loved being at Ratcliff Cottage. It was private, very comfortable and felt like a home away from home. We enjoyed our breakfasts on the terrace, observing kangaroos, pelicans, dolphins and a ray swimming right in front of us! A great base to explore KI and enjoy some quiet time.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Private and quiet with a beautiful view!

Ratcliff cottage was a wonderful home to spend a few days. We loved the front verandah where we spent most of our time watching the KI kangaroos lazing and feeding under the beautiful Moreton Bay fig trees. Such a wonderful little piece of paradise!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautifully serene

Wonderfully peaceful location right on the lagoon.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Hide away gem!

Our family had five interesting days at Ratcliff Cottage and found the house clean, well supplied with cooking equipment and functioned well for us all. We enjoyed exploring the property and watching the wildlife (we were naming the kangaroos by the end of our stay). Some advice; if you like to swim in the lagoon having some dive shoes (neuprene) to walk out to the water will help as the rocks are sharp on bare feet (thongs get stuck in the mud). As the place runs completely on rainwater be conservative but if the power goes off you can get water from the tap at the front of the veranda. My husband and I were intrigued by the history of the cottage, and used the pictures to work out how the place has been preserved and extended. Some more history would have been great. Thanks for a lovely break from the noise of the city and to really 'stop'. Regards Bronte and family.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great views...loved the kangaroos

We really enjoyed our time here. We felt like we were all alone but close enough to town to get what we needed. The best part was watching the kangaroos eating and playing all day long. And the cottage was great too. Thanks so much.
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Mar, 2020
Thank you for your kind review, we're so pleased you enjoyed your stay at Ratcliff Cottage and hope to see you again!
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8/10 Good

Peaceful

The cottage is in an excellent location both to relax-no passing traffic neighbours, and to explore the island. . The grounds were very dry and barren during our January visit. The cottage could do with a deep clean and refresh paint, but is spacious, well equipped with good linens and towels. We had an enjoyable week, particularly enjoying the quiet and wildlife-the number of kangaroos so close to the cottage is very impressive.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Excellent property

We loved having no neighbours, the beautiful house in a magnificent setting, sitting in front of the fire looking at the bay and playing monopoly, sharing the lawns with kangaroos, swimming with stingrays, the games and toys for the child, the extras in the kitchen that made preparing a meal so easy... It really was a lovely stay, thank you for sharing your special space. We were all sad to leave and hope to be back before too long ...
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Mar, 2020
Thank you for your review! We are so pleased that you enjoyed your stay and it would be our pleasure to welcome you again on a future visit!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Gorgeous cottage, stunning location!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Ratcliff Cottage, it was so homely, spacious, presented beautifully, so well catered & wildlife galore!! Wonderful owners going above & beyond decorating the house for a surprise birthday boy!!
Archival

8/10 Good

Relaxation plus plus!

Brilliant location, wild life right on the door step everyday. Perfect for families. Everything you need for food preparation is provided.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Excellent property!

This cottage is absolutely fantastic! Beautiful view over the pelican lagoon with two 100 years old figtrees. Lots of kangaroos near the verandah. The house was very clean, comfortable beds, beautiful furniture, well equipped kitchen, best wifi, everything you need. First class cottage that we can highly recommend. We will come back!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Peaceful tranquility!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The house was very comfortable, and despite the cold weather we were warm and cosy in front of the fire. The bird life, starry nights, wildlife and views over the lagoon made this a very peaceful break for us. Highly recommended.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

The Perfect Spot

An incredible memory to keep for my children & myself. A beautifully presented cottage with so much history & charm. The trees, lagoon & wildlife made this holiday & home the most memorable I have had. Thankyou Thankyou.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful house on the Lagoon

Terrific spot, Great views over the Lagoon. Peaceful. Close drive to other sites over the island.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Loved it

Did not see another person, right on the water, what else do you want
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